Stratocracy shines!

Promising three-year-old Stratocracy looked the goods breaking his maiden in easy style at Bendigo on Sunday.

Having only his fourth start, and his first since last spring, the son of Stratum had matured nicely during his break and he found the 1400m first up to his liking.

Always travelling well for Nick Hall, Stratocracy settled nicely behind the leaders along the fence, getting a split straightening. Joining the lead at the 250m, he really raced away over the final stages to put two lengths on his rivals.

"He did everything right," Hall said, "he put himself right into the race and he hit the line strongly."